lake number 1

Ballerina on the tarmac and a change of scene

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January 5th 2008
Chau Argentina and kia oro New Zealand. I flew out on new year's day and now I'm in Auckland, stopping for a few days with cousin Gerald, Tresna, two kids and a tubby cat. Creature comforts have dripped down upon me, starting with fush n chups, moving on to (imposter) marmite, earl grey tea, english breakfast tea, christmas tea and Guinness. The last few days in Argentina were great though. I ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more